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Uganda
Dry Season - December–February & June–August
• Trails are less muddy
• Wildlife gathers at water sources,
• Trekking (e.g., gorillas) is optimal .
• Daytime temps ~24–30 °C (75–86 °F);
• Nights temps 15–18 °C (59–64 °F), cooler in highlands
Wet (Green) Seasons
March–May (long rains) & September–November (short rains)
• Heavy but typically brief showers,
• Lush landscapes, great for birding and photography
• Trails can become slippery
• Remote roads may be slower
Regional Climate Variation
- Lowlands (Kampala, Entebbe, Jinja)
- Warm and humid year-round, with temps of 21–30 °C (70–86 °F).
- Highlands (Bwindi, Mgahinga, Rwenzori)
- Cooler, nights can dip to 7–10 °C (45–50 °F); rainfall heavier .
- Northern Uganda (Kidepo, Karamoja)
- Hotter and drier, with annual rainfall <500–1,000 mm.
- Murchison Falls National Park
Tropical and humid; ~1,085 mm annual rain; dry seasons Dec–Feb and Jun–Jul; wet seasons Mar–May and Aug–Nov.
Activities
Gorilla & chimp trekking: Jun–Aug, Dec–Feb
Dry trails, good visibility
Savannah game drives: Jun–Aug, Jan–Feb
Easy spotting as animals gather
Bird watching & lush landscapes: Mar–May, Sept–Nov
Green season, migratory birds
Photography & landscapes: Mar–May, Sept–Nov
Dramatic scenery, dramatic skies
Hiking & waterfalls (Sipi, Rwenzori, Elgon): Dry Seasons
Wet season adds lush beauty, but trails slippery
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